American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · May 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA comparison of orally administered misoprostol with vaginally administered misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction.
Our purpose was to compare orally administered with vaginally administered misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction. ⋯ Oral administration of 50-microgram doses of misoprostol appears less effective than vaginal administration of 25-microgram doses of misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction. Further investigation is needed to determine whether orally administered misoprostol should be used for cervical ripening and labor induction.